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Counter the Nimzo-Indian Defence with Kramnik's Winning Strategy

The Nimzo-Indian Defence is one of the most solid and reliable responses to 1.d4, challenging even the strongest White setups. Though White has several intriguing options, none guarantee an advantage. Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik discovered a unique way to combat the Nimzo-Indian through an alternative move order: 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.g3/Qb3. By blending the English and Catalan setups, Kramnik achieved remarkable success. If you're ready to embrace positions with doubled pawns on c3, this approach offers a powerful and promising addition to your opening repertoire. Let Adrian Mikhalchishin, an expert in this line, guide you through the key ideas and variations—drawing on his own games and insights. Unlock this surprise weapon against the Nimzo-Indian Defence and elevate your game today!

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Contents

  • 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.g3/Qb3
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 c5 6.0-0 Nc6 7.d4 Bxc3 8.bxc3 d6 - Mikhalchishin vs Lerner
  • 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.d3/0-0 - Mikhalchishin vs Drei
  • 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.d3 0-0 7.e4 d5 - Mikhalchishin vs Schmittdiel
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 d5 6.a3 Bxc3 7.bxc3 c5 - Mikhalchishin vs Rozentalis
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 d5 6.a3 Bxc3 7.dxc3 - Eingorn vs Popovic
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 d5 6.a3 Be7 7.d4 - Kramnik vs Salov
  • 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.0-0 0-0 7.d3 d5 8.cxd5 exd5 9.Bf4 - Kramnik vs Gulko
  • 4.Qb3 c5 5.g3 Nc6 6.Bg2 0-0 7.0-0 d6 8.d3 h6 9.e3 e5 10.a3 - Kramnik vs Hracek
  • 4.Qb3 c5 5.g3 Nc6 6.Bg2 0-0 7.0-0 d6 8.d3 h6 9.e3 e5 10.Nd2 - Kramnik vs Adams
  • 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.0-0 0-0 7.Qc2 - Kramnik vs Karpov
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Qb3 c5 6.Bg2 Nc6 7.0-0 d6 8.d3 - Kramnik vs Carlsen
  • 4.g3 0-0 5.Bg2 b6 6.Qb3 - Kramnik vs Anand
  • 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Bb4 6.Qc2 0-0 7.0-0 d5 8.cxd5 exd5 9.d4 - Ivanchuk vs Harikrishna
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